A & B’s LunchboxThe dining patio at A & B’s Lunchbox is a perfect way to enjoy the generously sunny weather Albuquerque brings year-round. While the menu is quaint, the breakfast burritos, sandwiches, paninis and gluten free options make for a satisfying and affordable lunch break. Try the carne adovada panini and soak up the sun at this EDo shop. (Alibi Staff, December 17, 2014)

El Bruno's Restaurante y CantinaNew Mexican food in the Garduño’s vein—plus burgers and booze—in a bucolic valley setting. In fact, El Bruno’s does indeed occupy the site (and, one might assume, the demographic) of the former North Valley Garduño’s. (Alibi Staff, April 10, 2013)

Guava Tree CafeA livey pan-South American café featuring cubano sandwiches, arepa, ajiaco and other Latin delights. The cubano is can’t miss and make sure you down in with either a glass of muracayá, a passion fruit smoothie, or a café con leche made with sweetened, condensed milk. (Alibi Staff, August 23, 2011)

Rey's place Mexican RestaurantWe have available our Small Group (40-80) IN-HOUSE catering service. This catering is for: Business meetings, Retirement parties and such. Contact Luz Molinar at (505)-850-3078 for further details. (Alibi Staff, July 18, 2013)

Flying Star CaféWinner of Best Casual Dining, Best Veggie Burger, Best Toast, Best Healthy Breakfast and Best Desserts in our restaurant polls. Sure, you go in thinking you’ll be good and get a skinny latte, scrambled egg whites and a side of turkey and green chile sausage, but five minutes later somebody’s saying “eclair” and the voice is coming from your mouth. But, boy, do they taste good. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)

Little Anita'sLittle Anita's menu is New Mexican to the core, with enchiladas, burritos, carne adovada and stuffed sopaipillas. The red chile is generally milder than their green but is seasoned just right. Consistency, generous portions and fair prices make Little Anita's an Albuquerque mainstay—not to mention its many locations ranging from full-service dining to quick and easy take-out counters. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)

Satellite CoffeeSatellite serves up not only coffee but also burritos, quiches, desserts and pastries. This is a good choice if you’re hungry late. It’s open until at least 10:00 p.m. most nights. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)

Barelas Coffee HouseYou’d better get to Barelas early on Saturday morning if you don’t want to wait in line for a table. This homey New Mexican joint is popular, and though it’s much bigger inside than you can tell from the street, regulars pack the place tighter than a tamale. Barelas is known for huevos rancheros, and they are tasty here, slathered in particularly good red chile and served on a fresh flour tortilla. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)

Café BienTaking over the spot formerly occupied by Nick’s Crossroads Café, this new-kid-on-the-block offers breakfast, lunch and dinner with a side of hip swagger. The items range from a typical breakfast burrito, smothered in local chilé, to a ribeye steak. If you’re particularly hungry in the AM, check out the stack of nutso hot cakes. They come with grilled bananas, peanut butter, roasted almonds, molasses and maple syrup. (Alibi Staff, May 14, 2014)

Café LushCafé Lush is like a daydream of the way things might be in some future hybrid of Europe and Albuquerque. It’s an urban café on a quiet street corner, with a small menu of simple yet well-crafted dishes and a pledge to use local, seasonal and organic ingredients whenever possible. But unlike in Europe, the red and green chile won’t disappoint. (Alibi Staff, November 17, 2011)

Cecilia’s CaféThis little restaurant clings close to the heart of Downtown on Sixth Street and Silver, and the food is actually made by Cecilia herself in the kitchen. The tacos, burritos and enchiladas are traditional, tasty and pretty friggin’ cheap, too. The red chile packs a wallop, and Cecilia’s is even open on Sundays. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)

Chile BowlThrow down about $6 at this New Mexican joint and you’ll get more red chile pork stew than you can eat in two sittings (we know, we tried). Make it $9 and a plate of carne adovada taquitos will fill your belly with a flavorful Southwestern zing, and they’ll be accompanied by some of the best sopaipillas in town (and real honey to douse them in). The place, tucked into a quiet strip center off of Fourth Street, is a bit hard to find, but well worth the effort. (Alibi Staff, January 30, 2014)

Espresso FinoThis cute, Italian-styled café is tucked between Gold Street Caffé and Café Miche in one of Downtown’s most desirable dining districts. The rest of the place follows suit with bello hand-pressed espresso (tea, too), panini and other Euro-centric treats. (Alibi Staff, July 12, 2011)

Flying Star CaféWinner of Best Casual Dining, Best Veggie Burger, Best Toast, Best Healthy Breakfast and Best Desserts in our 2008 restaurant poll. Sure, you go in thinking you’ll be good and get a skinny latte, scrambled egg whites and a side of turkey and green chile sausage, but five minutes later somebody’s saying “eclair” and the voice is coming from your mouth. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)

Garcia’sIf it’s salt-of-the-earth, tried-and-true New Mexican favorites you’re after, hit up a Garcia’s in your area. It has daily specials, breakfast anytime and even a "gringo menu" that’ll fill you up without depleting your wallet. The huevos rancheros with green chile will leave you licking the plate and contemplating seconds. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)

Gold Street CafféGold Street was cool before Downtown was cool, but now that Downtown is cool, Gold Street is even cooler. Open for breakfast and lunch (and now dinner service on the weekends!), this charming café has pet-friendly sidewalk seating and serves up a menu of homey breakfast favorites like waffles and sophisticated lunches. It shouldn’t surprise you that the place with the Best Bacon in our restaurant poll also makes a memorable BLT. If you’re really lucky, they’ll have freshly baked cupcakes or a slice of flourless chocolate cake waiting for dessert. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010)